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Fiat Croma Factory Service Manual (2005-2010)08 · Engine
08 · Engine

Camshafts in camshaft housing - r.r - includes camshaft housing replacement, if necessary

Make
Fiat
Model
Croma Factory Service Manual
Year
2005–2010
Section
Timing system › Camshafts in camshaft housing - r.r - includes camshaft housing replacement, if necessary
EngineCamshafts in camshaft housing - r.r - includes camshaft housing replacement, if necessary

CAMSHAFTS IN CAMSHAFT HOUSING - R.R - INCLUDES CAMSHAFT HOUSING REPLACEMENT, IF NECESSARY

Operation 1036C10 · OVERHEAD CAMSHAFTS (2) IN CYLINDER HEAD (1)

2.2

Removing

- Position the vehicle on a lift.

- Make sure that the ignition key is in the OFF position, then disconnect the battery terminal (-).

DescriptionConnector
BatterySee A001 BATTERY

1. Remove the sound insulation cover fastened to the engine by three pins.

CAMSHAFTS IN CAMSHAFT HOUSING - R.R - INCLUDES CAMSHAFT HOUSING REPLACEMENT, IF NECESSARY

1. Loosen the band and disconnect the engine oil vapour recovery pipe from the cylinder head cover.

2. Loosen the bands and remove the air supply hose from the air flow meter to the throttle casing.

CAMSHAFTS IN CAMSHAFT HOUSING - R.R - INCLUDES CAMSHAFT HOUSING REPLACEMENT, IF NECESSARY

1. Disconnect the electrical connection from the air flow meter.

DescriptionConnector
1Air flow meterSee K041 AIR FLOW METER

2. Undo the bolts (2a) and remove the air filter cover (2b), complete with air flow meter (2c).

3. Remove the air cleaner filter element.

CAMSHAFTS IN CAMSHAFT HOUSING - R.R - INCLUDES CAMSHAFT HOUSING REPLACEMENT, IF NECESSARY

1. Release the fuel vapour pipe (1a) from the band (1b) on the air filter casing.

CAMSHAFTS IN CAMSHAFT HOUSING - R.R - INCLUDES CAMSHAFT HOUSING REPLACEMENT, IF NECESSARY

1. Disconnect the cold air intake from the air filter casing.

2. Remove the air filter casing fastened to the bodyshell by three pins.

CAMSHAFTS IN CAMSHAFT HOUSING - R.R - INCLUDES CAMSHAFT HOUSING REPLACEMENT, IF NECESSARY

1. Connect the tool to the bleed valve on the fuel supply pipe and discharge the fuel pressure.

Follow the safety instructions and specific recommendations.

ToolDescriptionFunctionValidity
2000002900Breather connectorFuel system pressure drainage

1.8

2.2

CAMSHAFTS IN CAMSHAFT HOUSING - R.R - INCLUDES CAMSHAFT HOUSING REPLACEMENT, IF NECESSARY

1. Undo the connector (1a), disconnect the fuel supply pipe (1b), fuel manifold pipe side and move it to the side.

CAMSHAFTS IN CAMSHAFT HOUSING - R.R - INCLUDES CAMSHAFT HOUSING REPLACEMENT, IF NECESSARY

1. Disconnect the rapid connector for the fuel vapour pipe and move aside.

CAMSHAFTS IN CAMSHAFT HOUSING - R.R - INCLUDES CAMSHAFT HOUSING REPLACEMENT, IF NECESSARY

1. Disconnect the electrical connection from the ignition coil module.

DescriptionConnector
1Ignition coilSee A030 IGNITION COIL

2. Undo the bolts (2a) and remove the ignition coil module (2b).

CAMSHAFTS IN CAMSHAFT HOUSING - R.R - INCLUDES CAMSHAFT HOUSING REPLACEMENT, IF NECESSARY

1. Undo the nut (1a), loosen the bands and remove the engine coolant return pipe to the supply reservoir (1b).

CAMSHAFTS IN CAMSHAFT HOUSING - R.R - INCLUDES CAMSHAFT HOUSING REPLACEMENT, IF NECESSARY

1. Disconnect the electrical connection for the front Lambda sensor to the catalytic converter.

DescriptionConnector
1Lambda sensor on catalyzerSee K017 LAMBDA SENSOR ON CATALYZER

2. Disconnect the electrical connection for the rear Lambda sensor to the catalytic converter.

DescriptionConnector
2Lambda sensor on catalyzer - 2See K018 LAMBDA SENSOR ON CATALYZER - 2
CAMSHAFTS IN CAMSHAFT HOUSING - R.R - INCLUDES CAMSHAFT HOUSING REPLACEMENT, IF NECESSARY

1. Unscrew the bolts securing the engine wiring bracket, timing side.

CAMSHAFTS IN CAMSHAFT HOUSING - R.R - INCLUDES CAMSHAFT HOUSING REPLACEMENT, IF NECESSARY

1. Unscrew the bolts securing the engine wiring bracket, cam cover side.

CAMSHAFTS IN CAMSHAFT HOUSING - R.R - INCLUDES CAMSHAFT HOUSING REPLACEMENT, IF NECESSARY

1. Relase the engine wiring bracket from its fastenings on the gearbox side.

2. Move the engine wiring to the side.

3. Disconnect the electrical connection for the radio interference condenser.

DescriptionConnector
3Interference filterSee P087 NOISE FILTER
CAMSHAFTS IN CAMSHAFT HOUSING - R.R - INCLUDES CAMSHAFT HOUSING REPLACEMENT, IF NECESSARY

1. Undo the nut (1a) and disconnect the earth braid (1b) from the cam cover.

CAMSHAFTS IN CAMSHAFT HOUSING - R.R - INCLUDES CAMSHAFT HOUSING REPLACEMENT, IF NECESSARY

1. Undo the bolts (1a) and remove the cam cover (1b).

CAMSHAFTS IN CAMSHAFT HOUSING - R.R - INCLUDES CAMSHAFT HOUSING REPLACEMENT, IF NECESSARY

- Remove the spark plugs to facilitate the subsequent engine cranking operations.

1. Turn the crankshaft to move cylinder no. 4 to TDC in the combustion phase. Under these conditons, notch (1a) on the inner part of the crankshaft pulley should be aligned with the reference mark (1b) on the timing chain cover.

CAMSHAFTS IN CAMSHAFT HOUSING - R.R - INCLUDES CAMSHAFT HOUSING REPLACEMENT, IF NECESSARY

1. Undo the bolts (1a) and remove the timing chain upper pad (1b).

CAMSHAFTS IN CAMSHAFT HOUSING - R.R - INCLUDES CAMSHAFT HOUSING REPLACEMENT, IF NECESSARY

1. Unscrew and remove the automatic timing chain tensioner.

CAMSHAFTS IN CAMSHAFT HOUSING - R.R - INCLUDES CAMSHAFT HOUSING REPLACEMENT, IF NECESSARY

1. If no mark (1b) is present on the fixed timing chain hydraulic tensioner (1a), replace the tensioner with a new unit including a new mobile chain tensioner pad.

CAMSHAFTS IN CAMSHAFT HOUSING - R.R - INCLUDES CAMSHAFT HOUSING REPLACEMENT, IF NECESSARY

1. Loosen the bolts fixing the camshaft toothed drive pulleys.

Turn the hexagonal bolts on the camshafts using a fixed wrench to provide countertorque.

CAMSHAFTS IN CAMSHAFT HOUSING - R.R - INCLUDES CAMSHAFT HOUSING REPLACEMENT, IF NECESSARY

1. Fit the tool and check the camshaft timing setting is correct.

If necessary, turn the crankshaft slowly and gradually (in the direction of engine rotation).

ToolDescriptionFunctionValidity
2000000900TemplateCamshaft timing adjustment2.2
CAMSHAFTS IN CAMSHAFT HOUSING - R.R - INCLUDES CAMSHAFT HOUSING REPLACEMENT, IF NECESSARY

1. Fully loosen the bolts fixing the camshaft toothed drive pulleys.

2. Release the amshaft toothed drive pulleys from the camshafts and leave them in place on the timing tool pins.

The chain stays fitted on the camshaft toothed pulleys.

CAMSHAFTS IN CAMSHAFT HOUSING - R.R - INCLUDES CAMSHAFT HOUSING REPLACEMENT, IF NECESSARY

1. Undo the bolts (1a) and remove the intake side camshaft rear cover (1b).

2. Undo the bolts and remove the intake camshaft caps.

Gradually loosen the camshaft cap bolts by half/one turn in the sequence shown in the figure. The camshaft should come away evenly from its seats.

3. Remove the intake side camshaft.

CAMSHAFTS IN CAMSHAFT HOUSING - R.R - INCLUDES CAMSHAFT HOUSING REPLACEMENT, IF NECESSARY

1. Undo the bolts and remove the exhaust side camshaft caps.

Gradually loosen the camshaft cap bolts by half/one turn in the sequence shown in the figure. The camshaft should come away evenly from its seats.

2. Remove the exhaust side camshaft.

CAMSHAFTS IN CAMSHAFT HOUSING - R.R - INCLUDES CAMSHAFT HOUSING REPLACEMENT, IF NECESSARY

Refitting

If the camshafts are replaced, also replace the rockers.

1. Replace the exhaust side camshaft in its housing.

Moisten the sliding surfaces with MoS2 lubricant paste (grey)

2. Refit the exhaust side camshaft caps.

Position the camshaft caps in accordance with the markings stamped on them and shown in the figure.

3. Tighten the exhaust side camshaft cap bolts to the specified torque in the sequence shown in the figure.

ComponentFasteningdiaValue (daNm)Validity
Camshaft capsBoltM8x 1.25(cylinder head side) 2.22.2
CAMSHAFTS IN CAMSHAFT HOUSING - R.R - INCLUDES CAMSHAFT HOUSING REPLACEMENT, IF NECESSARY

1. Replace the intake side camshaft in its housing.

Moisten the sliding surfaces with MoS2 lubricant paste (grey)

2. Refit the intake side camshaft caps.

Position the camshaft caps in accordance with the markings stamped on them and shown in the figure.

3. Tighten the intake side camshaft cap bolts to the specified torque in the sequence shown in the figure.

ComponentFasteningdiaValue (daNm)Validity
Camshaft capsBoltM8x 1.25(cylinder head side) 2.22.2
CAMSHAFTS IN CAMSHAFT HOUSING - R.R - INCLUDES CAMSHAFT HOUSING REPLACEMENT, IF NECESSARY

1. Apply silicone sealant paste (grey) to the sealing surfaces of the rear intake side camshaft bearing as shown in the figure.

2. Place the intake side camshaft rear bearing (2a) in its housing and secure it by tightening the bolts (2b) to the recommended torque.

ComponentFasteningdiaValue (daNm)Validity
Camshaft capsBoltM8x 1.25(cylinder head side) 2.22.2

3. Place the exhaust side camshaft rear bearing (3a) in its housing and secure it by tightening the bolts (3b) to the recommended torque.

ComponentFasteningdiaValue (daNm)Validity
Inlet side camshaft rear coverBolt(cylinder head side) 0.92.2
CAMSHAFTS IN CAMSHAFT HOUSING - R.R - INCLUDES CAMSHAFT HOUSING REPLACEMENT, IF NECESSARY

1. Fit the exhaust side camshaft toothed pulley (1a) on the shaft and secure by fitting a new bolt (1b) without tightening.

Adjust the hexagonal bolt on the intake side camshaft to facilitate the fit.

2. Fit the intake side camshaft toothed pulley (2a) on the shaft and secure by fitting a new bolt (1b) without tightening.

Adjust the hexagonal bolt on the exhaust side camshaft to facilitate the fit.

CAMSHAFTS IN CAMSHAFT HOUSING - R.R - INCLUDES CAMSHAFT HOUSING REPLACEMENT, IF NECESSARY

- The following drawing shows the timing chain hydraulic tensioner dismantled.

Replace the o-rings.

CAMSHAFTS IN CAMSHAFT HOUSING - R.R - INCLUDES CAMSHAFT HOUSING REPLACEMENT, IF NECESSARY

- Before the timing chain hydraulic tensioner can be refitted, it must be preloaded as described below.

1. Place the piston in a vice with protective jaws, holding by the square end.

2. Inser the piston into the tensioner case by pressing and turning as shown in the figure until pin (2a) fits into groove (2b).

3. Press and simultaneously turn the piston until pin (3a) fits into groove (3b).

- Insert the assembled piston into the tensioner body.

CAMSHAFTS IN CAMSHAFT HOUSING - R.R - INCLUDES CAMSHAFT HOUSING REPLACEMENT, IF NECESSARY

1. Refit the timing chain hydraulic tensioner into its seat and tighten to the specified torque.

ComponentFasteningdiaValue (daNm)Validity
Timing fixed hydraulic tensionerM27 x 27.52.2
CAMSHAFTS IN CAMSHAFT HOUSING - R.R - INCLUDES CAMSHAFT HOUSING REPLACEMENT, IF NECESSARY

1. Hydraulic tensioner in operational position.

Move the timing chain hydraulic tensioner to operating position by exercising overall pressure by hand on the chain in the area shown in the figure. This puts the chain under tension, which in turn acts on the mobile pad to release the mobile tensioner piston.

When the tensioner piston is operated, the operating spring can be heard to click.

CAMSHAFTS IN CAMSHAFT HOUSING - R.R - INCLUDES CAMSHAFT HOUSING REPLACEMENT, IF NECESSARY

If the chain remains slack, the tensioner is not in operating position.

1. Turn the crankshaft throughi 720°, then move cylinder no. 4 to TDC in the combustion phase. Under these conditons, notch (1a) on the inner part of the crankshaft pulley should be aligned with the reference mark (1b) on the timing chain cover.

When the crankshaft is turned, the tensioner piston should follow the chain through its rotation.

CAMSHAFTS IN CAMSHAFT HOUSING - R.R - INCLUDES CAMSHAFT HOUSING REPLACEMENT, IF NECESSARY

- Check the timing to ensure that the tool pins align with the holes on the camshaft drive pulleys.

- Remove the tool.

ToolDescriptionFunctionValidity
2000000900TemplateCamshaft timing adjustment2.2

If they do not align, refit the timing chain without treating the coloured links on the chain as TDC reference points.

1. Place the upper timing chain pad (1a) in its housing and fasten it tightening the bolts (1b) to the recommended torque.

ComponentFasteningdiaValue (daNm)Validity
Timing upper chain tensioner padBolt (with thread-locking agent)M6 x 1(cylinder head side) 1.02.2
CAMSHAFTS IN CAMSHAFT HOUSING - R.R - INCLUDES CAMSHAFT HOUSING REPLACEMENT, IF NECESSARY

1. Tighten the new camshaft toothed pulley bolts to the specified torque, first tightening the exhaust side pulley bolt.

Turn the hexagonal bolts on the camshafts to provide countertorque.

ComponentFasteningdiaValue (daNm)Validity
Camshaft toothed drive pulliesBolt (to be replaced)M12 x 1.75(camshaft side) 8.5 + 30° + 15°2.2
CAMSHAFTS IN CAMSHAFT HOUSING - R.R - INCLUDES CAMSHAFT HOUSING REPLACEMENT, IF NECESSARY

- Fit the spark plugs and tighten them to the recommended torque.

ComponentFasteningdiaValue (daNm)Validity
Spark plugsM14 x 1.25(cylinder head side) 2.22.2

1. Place the cam cover (1a) in its housing and secure it tightening the bolts (1b) to the recommended torque.

Replace the o-rings (1c).

ComponentFasteningdiaValue (daNm)Validity
Tappet coverBoltM6 x 1(cylinder head side) 0.92.2
CAMSHAFTS IN CAMSHAFT HOUSING - R.R - INCLUDES CAMSHAFT HOUSING REPLACEMENT, IF NECESSARY

- Connect the earth loom to the cam cover and secure with its nut.

- Connect the electrical connection for the radio interference condenser.

- Refit the engine wiring

- Secure the engine wiring bracket, gearbox side.

- Secure the cam cover engine side wiring brackets with their bolts.

- Secure the timing side engine wiring brackets with their bolts.

- Connect the electrical connection for the rear Lambda sensor to the catalytic converter.

- Connect the electrical connection for the front Lambda sensor to the catalytic converter.

- Place the coolant return pipe to the engine coolant reservoir in position and tighten the bands and the nut.

1. Place the ignition coil module (1a) in its housing and secure it tightening the bolts (1b) to the recommended torque.

ComponentFasteningdiaValue (daNm)Validity
Ignition coil moduleBoltM6 x 1(tappet cover side) 0.92.2

2. Connect the electrical connection to the ignition coil module.

CAMSHAFTS IN CAMSHAFT HOUSING - R.R - INCLUDES CAMSHAFT HOUSING REPLACEMENT, IF NECESSARY

- Place the fuel vapour recovery pipe in position and connect the rapid connectors.

1. Place the fuel supply pipe (1a) in its housing, connect it and tighten the connector (1b) to the recommended torque.

ComponentFasteningdiaValue (daNm)Validity
Front fuel supply pipeConnector(fuel manifold side) 1.02.2
CAMSHAFTS IN CAMSHAFT HOUSING - R.R - INCLUDES CAMSHAFT HOUSING REPLACEMENT, IF NECESSARY

- Place the air filter casing in its housing and secure it to the bodyshell using the three pins.

- Connect the cold air intake to the air filter casing.

- Fasten the fuel vapour pipe to the air filter casing using the band.

- Fit the air filter filter element in place.

- Fit the cover for the air filter, complete with air flow meter, and secure it using the bolts.

- Connect the electrical connection to the air flow meter.

- Place the air supply hose from the air flow meter to the throttle casing back in its housing and secure it using the bands.

- Connect the engine oil vapour recovery pipe to the cylinder head cover and secure it using the band.

- Place the sound insulation cover back in its housing and secure it to the engine using the three pins.

- Connect the negative battery terminal.

- Remove the vehicle from the lift.

1.8

Removing

Op. 1036C41 PHASE TRANSFORMER ON OVERHEAD CAMSHAFT (ONE) INTAKE EXHAUST ON CYLINDER HEAD - R.R.

Op. 1008B10 POWER UNIT FRONT SUPPORT FLEXIBLE MOUNTING (TIMING SIDE) - REPLACE

Op. 1008A46 POWER UNIT RIGID SUPPORT - TIMING SIDE - R.R.

Op. 1032C10 TIMING SYSTEM MOVING TENSIONER - R.R WITH TIMING BELT/CHAIN REMOVED

Op. 1032D31 PROTECTIVE TIMING INNER COVER - R.R. WITH TIMING BELT REMOVED

The operation for the inlet side camshaft is described below, the operation for the exhaust side camshaft is the same.

1. Remove the camshaft timing template fitted previously.

2. Disconnect the electrical connections for the phase transformer electromagnets.

DescriptionConnector
2Inlet side phase transformer solenoid valveSee N092 PHASE SHIFTER SOLENOID VALVE ON INTAKE SIDE
DescriptionConnector
2Exhaust side phase transformer solenoid valveSee N093 PHASE SHIFTER SOLENOID VALVE ON EXHAUST SIDE

3. Unscrew the bolts and remove the camshaft front cap.

4. Undo the bolts and remove the intake camshaft caps.

5. Remove the intake side camshaft.

- Remove the oil seals from the two camshafts.

CAMSHAFTS IN CAMSHAFT HOUSING - R.R - INCLUDES CAMSHAFT HOUSING REPLACEMENT, IF NECESSARY

The camshaft caps are numbered from 2 to 5, inlet side and from 6 to 9, exhaust side and the front cap which is the same for both camshafts, is number 1.

The bolts fixing the camshaft caps should be loosened in a spiral sequence starting from the caps at the ends in the following order: 5 - 2 - 4 - 3.

Refitting

- Remove the residues of sealant from the matching surfaces of the camshaft front cap - cylinder head

- Fit two new oil seals on the camshafts after having lubricated them with engine oil.

- Apply a bead of silicon sealant on the matching surfaces of the camshaft front cap.

- Place the camshaft front cap in position using the two centering bushes.

- Place the camshaft caps in their housings, following the progressive numbering indicated at the removal.

- Tighten the bolts fixing the camshaft caps to the recommended torque, following the spiral sequence from the inside towards the outside.

ComponentFasteningdiaValue (daNm)Validity
Camshaft capsBolt0.81.8

- Connect the electrical connections for the phase transformer electromagnets.

- Place the camshaft timing template in position.

Op. 1032D31 PROTECTIVE TIMING INNER COVER - R.R. WITH TIMING BELT REMOVED

Op. 1032C10 TIMING SYSTEM MOVING TENSIONER - R.R WITH TIMING BELT/CHAIN REMOVED

Op. 1008A46 POWER UNIT RIGID SUPPORT - TIMING SIDE - R.R.

Op. 1008B10 POWER UNIT FRONT SUPPORT FLEXIBLE MOUNTING (TIMING SIDE) - REPLACE

Op. 1036C41 PHASE TRANSFORMER ON OVERHEAD CAMSHAFT (ONE) INTAKE EXHAUST ON CYLINDER HEAD - R.R.

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